identify significant innovations in the Islamic world that contributed to the fields of astronomy, astrology, and medicine

understand how the esteem for scientific inquiry led to the creation and beautification of scientific instruments, implements, and manuals

understand how an interest in science prompted the translation of ancient texts into Arabic and ensured the preservation of this knowledge, which provided a foundation for future advances in both the East and the West

The works of art featured in this unit were created with a practical purpose in mind. Together, they highlight achievements in three of the most developed scientific disciplines in the Islamic world: astronomy, astrology, and medicine.